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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 405.60 and 154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 405.60 and 154.76 is: 232.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 405.60 = 154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/405.60 = 154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 405.60 × 154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 62,770.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,770.66/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.21

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